Censorship Tightens as US Army Movements Are Shielded
Washington reports begin today withholding detailed troop movements in the United States and Mexico. A censorship staff will enforce a rigid news embargo to prevent scoops that could endanger the war effort, with General Funston and other commanders given authority to suppress potentially sensitive information. Secretary Baker calls for patience and patriotism, warning of spies and the need for silence.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Funston
Baker
Postmaster General Granted Control Over Mail and Freight Shipments
Washington June 28 The Senate approved the postal appropriation bill by 39 to 25 empowering the Postmaster General to decide whether magazines and newspapers are shipped by freight or mail.
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Washington
Senate Today
Greathouse and Miller welcome young grandchild visit
County Recorder Greathouse's daughter Mrs. H W Spires, wife of Dr. H W Spires of Los Angeles, arrived with her son Donald for a visit to Mrs Spires's parents. The Greathouses celebrated the first visit in a year and a half while Grandfather Greathouse beamed at the reunion with County Treasurer Miller and his granddaughter.
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Greathouse
H. W. Spires
Los Angeles
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Miller
Major Miller
Mr. Greathouse
Carranza Ultimatum Reply Expected Late Evening
Washington June 28 Special Consular Agent Rodgers in Mexico City reports Carranza may reply to the ultimatum late today. First message since ultimatum delivery. Also notes fighting near Pershing column and tightened censorship as details remain scarce. House approves urgent deferency bill totaling 27,536,000 for militia mobilization and equipment.
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Carranza
Washington
Rodgers
Mexico City
House
Mexico
Hearst Challenged to Lead Investors' Troop into Mexico
Oakland dispatch reports the California Union Against Militarism asks William Randolph Hearst to lead 100000 investors into war against Mexico. The telegram accuses Hearst of provoking retaliation and profits from war. A luncheon at Capwell’s roof garden will feature Rev. Edward L. Parsons and Alameda County Building Trades Council president Harry Burlingeme.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Berkeley
Harry Burlingeme
Alameda County Building Trades Council
State Fair to Be at Fallon
The Nevada State Fair will be held in Fallon from September 11 to 16 with a five day race meet starting Tuesday. Premiums totaling 5000 dollars will be issued for stock poultry and agricultural exhibits. Auto races will be held with prizes for best decorated automobiles.
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Nevada
Esmeralda at the Bradley Tonight
Mary Pickford stars in a photo production at The Bradley tonight as Esmeralda, drawing crowds to the tender stage of a great dramatic success.
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Mary Pickford
Esmerale
Esmeralda
the Bradley
Reno Race Meet 10 Opens Next Saturday at Agricultural Park
Reno Nevada June 28 announces the Reno Race Meet 10 opening next Saturday at Agricultural Park for 19 days with the finest thoroughbreds arriving daily. Key events include Independence handicap July 4 and Nevada derby July 15, plus multiple stakes and semi stake handicaps. Prominent officials and jockeys from Canada, Mexico, and the United States will attend, led by Judge Leighton and S Christensen, with L C Henderson and Richard Dwyer in key roles.
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Dwyer
Emeryville
Harlem
Chicago
Richard H. Tozer
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Bulletin
William M. Fitzgerald
Hachmeister
Kentucky
Nevada Tests Suggest Radium Ores in Clark County
University of Nevada electroscope tests on a yellow spotted red and white sandstone indicate radium content in Clark County ores. The instrument, unique in the state, helps assess radioactive ore content. radium commands about 120000 dollars per gram, with historical contracts abroad.
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Universiity of
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Mackay School Laboratory
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Germany
Diplomatic overtures ease U.S. Mexico tensions
Argentina's Naon said he offered no mediation but trusted peaceful settlement of the U S Mexican crisis. Burleson hinted that Carrizal prisoners may soon be released, while Mexican officials warned of possible delays in Carranza’s reply. Calderon and regional diplomats pressed Mexico to reconsider or risk Central and South American ire.
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White House
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Texas
Leason
Carrizal
Mexico City
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Calderon
Senor Calderon
Central
South America
California seeks military guard to curb border gamblers
Washington June 28 Representative Randall of California asked President Wilson to establish a military guard around the California Mexican border affected by gamblers and renegades to stop Americans from entering Tia Juana and Mexicali. He said Southern California is up in arms against the gamblers who menace U S peace.
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Randall
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Wilson
Tia Juana
Mexicali
United States
Finest Fighting Body to Be Found on Earth
Washington June 28 President Wilson relies on the United States Marine Corps in the planned intervention. A high administration officer praises the corps for efficiency and predicts a major role in Mexico’s reconstruction. Recruits are being added. applicants must be in peak physical condition and of known courage.
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Big "Big Dill" Ekman Finds Rich Vein in White Pine
William A. Ekman a famed Nevada and Utah prospector reports a promising strike in White Pine county sixty five miles northeast of Ely. The ore shows 72.1 ounces silver 8.8 copper 10.7 lead with traces of gold and iron and vein width extends 1500 feet. Shipments will start and a tunnel may be driven to deepen the vein.
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Battle Mountain
Saloon Robbery Strikes Fallon Palace
A thief robbed the Palace saloon in Fallon last Tuesday night taking about $200 in silver. Entry was gained through a rear kitchen screen door. No clues have been found.
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Fallon
Palace
Clover Valley Folk Guests of Honor at Rebekah Reception
Elko Daughters of Rebekah host an afternoon welcome for about a dozen visitors from Clover Valley. Five will be initiated into the Rebekah degree ICOF this evening. A dinner at 650 will honor the guests with Mrs. Kate Loring and Mrs. William Kennett assisting local officers. The lodge membership nears 100 and will soon reach the century mark.
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Elko Daughters of
Rebekah
Clover Valley
Kate Loring
State Lodge
William Kennett
Southern Pacific Sparks Shops Switch to 10 Hour Day
The Sparks shops move to a 10 hour schedule with monthly wage rise from 8 to 15 dollars per worker. Eleven engines from other divisions await repairs in Sparks yards. Over 500 men are employed, boosting payroll by 4000 to 7500 dollars monthly. Mary Pickford tonight in Esmeralda at The Bradley.
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Southern Pacific
Sparks
Uncle Joe Cannon Demands War in House
Washington June 28 Uncle Joe Cannon veteran Congressman and ex Speaker rose to thunder for war quoting Patrick Henry. He warned peace is not real as wind from the South brings clash of arms and said Congress must act. He spoke for Republicans pledging support for clear action to resolve the crisis.
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Joe Cannon
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Patrick Henry
United States
Mexico
Registered at Commercial
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Los Angeles
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Tobar
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